Blues Sign McCarthy To One-Year Deal

February 8, 2014: Sharks Send McCarthy to AHL Worcester On SaturdayMcCarthy was sent down to AHL Worcester on Saturday.McCarthy netted his first goal of the season Friday, but heads to Worcester so that he can see regular ice time over the Olympic break. He will like be recalled when play resumes.

February 2, 2014: Thornton sends Sharks past Blackhawks in shootoutJoe Thornton capped San Jose's perfect shootout with a nifty move past Corey Crawford that helped the Sharks snap a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.

February 1, 2014: Sharks' McCarthy Clears WaiversMcCarthy cleared waivers Saturday, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.McCarthy will now report to AHL Worcester after going unclaimed. He had just one point and four penalty minutes over 35 games with the Sharks.

January 31, 2014: Sharks Place McCarthy On WaiversMcCarthy was placed on waivers Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.Several Sharks forwards are currently sidelined with injuries, but a couple of them are close to returning, so the team decided to open up a roster spot by placing McCarthy on waivers. McCarthy has appeared in 35 games this season, so assuming he clears waivers, he will likely be among the top options should the Sharks need to bring up another forward down the road.